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How did the assignments in the module benefit you?
The module was beneficial in discussing more external aspects on nuclear power. In the majority of courses so far, the focus has been entirely on the design, operation, and science aspects of a nuclear power plant. This module brought up topics such as security and emergency response, which are not normally highlighted as closely. This is extremely helpful in getting a wider, better view of nuclear power as a whole. It is also a useful reminder that there is a large number of variables that can come into play in the industry, beyond just the reactor and steam systems.
Was there anything you struggled with in the module?
Nothing was too particularly difficult. I would say to pick anything it was to limit my approach in the security discussion; I think that is a topic that could have it’s entire own class very easily, as it
is a huge facet of plant operations. Obviously, many people make a career out of the different portions of security, and cybersecurity alone is a massively growing field. So having to summarize
and choose what I felt to be most inclusive and important for a single discussion felt a bit like trying to avoid falling down a rabbit hole. It definitely opened up a lot of curiosity and further study.
What did you learn in this module? (A brief summary would be appropriate)
The major aspect of what I learned I would summarize as not focusing simply on the side of nuclear power I have experience with. My personal background is heavily focused on maintenance and operations. I had small forays into management, scheduling, budgeting, etc., but they were all towards the goal of those two major purposes. Discussing security, cybersecurity, and emergency response was something of an eye opener to expand my viewpoint and knowledge on different areas of this field. It is also something I can apply to other areas of study, reminding myself not to narrow my vision down too much and miss something interesting, or important.
Are there any course materials from this module (readings, videos, etc.) that you plan to retain for future reference?
Not entirely specific to this module, but from the course so far, the NRC backgrounders. I had never heard of them before, and they are a perfect summary of major events and facets of the industry. They are highly informative on their own, but they also serve as a very useful jumping-
off point for further studies.
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